Honoring Milly Sawyers: Springfield Unveils 10th African-American Heritage Trail Marker
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, history came alive in downtown Springfield as community members, local leaders, and advocates gathered to honor the legacy of Milly Sawyers with the unveiling of the latest marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The ceremony, held at the corner of Boonville and Water Street in the city parking […]
September is National Recovery Month: Celebrating Hope, Healing, and Community
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than 30 years—I am wholeheartedly committed […]